In a dramatic political rupture, former President Donald Trump has publicly terminated his support for Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a once-fervent ally. The move came on Friday evening after Greene voiced strong opposition to Trump's efforts to block the release of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
A Sudden Endorsement Withdrawal
Donald Trump announced his decision on his Truth Social platform, stating, "I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia." He went further, labelling her as "Wacky Marjorie" and complaining that all he sees her do is "COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!"
The former president declared he would offer his "unyielding support" to a primary challenger against Greene, who currently represents Georgia's 14th congressional district, should a suitable candidate emerge.
The Epstein Documents Dispute
The fracture became public just hours earlier when Greene told Politico she believed Trump's attempts to prevent the release of the Epstein files were "insanely the wrong direction to go." She argued that with rising living costs crippling Americans, the focus should be on healthcare and affordability.
"Releasing the Epstein files is the easiest thing in the world," Greene asserted. "Just release it all. Let the American people sort through every bit of it, and, you know, support the victims. That's just like the most common sense, easiest thing in the world. But to spend any effort trying to stop it makes – it just doesn't make sense to me."
A Growing List of Divisions
This incident marks the latest in a series of policy disagreements between Greene and the Trump-aligned wing of the Republican party. Earlier in the week, Trump had pushed back against criticism from Greene, suggesting she had "lost her way" after she accused him of focusing too much on foreign affairs and not enough on domestic cost-of-living issues.
Greene responded on social media platform X, stating, "the only way is through Jesus. That's my way, and I've definitely not lost it. Actually I'm working hard to put my faith into action."
Since Trump's return to the political forefront, the 51-year-old congresswoman has increasingly broken with party orthodoxy. She has criticised substantial weapons shipments to Ukraine and departed from traditional Republican support for Israel by describing its military action in Gaza as a "genocide".
Furthermore, Greene expressed discontent with Republican congressional leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, during the recent government shutdown. In a rare move for a Republican, she sided with Democrats in their push to provide healthcare subsidies.
This public withdrawal of support from Donald Trump signals a significant cooling in one of the most prominent alliances within the Maga movement, highlighting the ongoing tensions and evolving factions within the Republican party as the next election cycle approaches.
